Baxter Elementary vs Forestview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 594 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Elementary
Baxter · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
506 students
Forestview Middle
Baxter · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,626 students
| Measure | Baxter Elementary Baxter, Minnesota | Forestview Middle Baxter, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #147 of 923 | #66 of 266 |
| National rank | #4584 of 50,301 | #2538 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 506 | 1,626 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 1,626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 63% |
| city | Baxter | Baxter |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baxter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 74.0).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 39.5%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •Forestview Middle is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 506.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baxter Elementary better than Forestview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Baxter Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 74.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baxter Elementary and Forestview Middle?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Baxter and Baxter in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Elementary: 506. Forestview Middle: 1,626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Elementary and Forestview Middle rank in Minnesota?
Baxter Elementary is 147th of 923 and Forestview Middle is 66th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).